When you think Curacao you think of your favorite blue drink. However, I know it as one of my favorite ports in the Caribbean. Did you know you can cruise to it from Ft Lauderdale? It's one of the best kept secrets! Yes it's possible! It's one of my favorite routes and it is missed due to being 8 nights! So let me tell you 5 reasons you should either go by cruise ship or spend a week on the island.
Curacao is a beautiful island that is located just east of Aruba and just off the coast of Venezuela. Curacao has so much to offer visitors, and here are five reasons as to why Curacao needs to be on anyone's radar if they're looking to take a trip to the Caribbean.
1. The Beaches.
Anyone traveling to the Caribbean is going because of their desire for fun under the sun. There are 35 different beaches to hit while visiting Curacao. So many beaches considering that it only takes an hour and a half to drive the length of the island. Every beach has a personality of its own; there is a beach that will suit any visitors' desires.
2. Affordability
Sticking to a budget is important to every traveler, and Curacao can help travelers stay within that budget. Curacao is ranked as one of the most affordable of the Caribbean islands to visit. Another great thing about Curacao is that it is located outside the hurricane belt, so traveling during storm season doesn't pose a real issue.
3. Nightlife
For those who are looking to fill your days and nights with fun, Curacao has a hopping nightlife scene. Live music is a staple of this multicultural island, and all types of music can be heard, from jazz to soca. There is going to be the perfect bar or watering hole for any traveler.
4. Food
Blue Tea anyone? If your a foodie this is your island! So many Dutch food options like stroopwafels to bitterballen. The seafood is amazing and so many great places to enjoy your amazing food with a view. The most famous dish is the Keshi Yena it is considered the signature dish of Curacao. It is comprised of a large round ball of cheese, usually Edam or Gouda, which is stuffed with spiced meat (chicken, pork etc.), olives, capers, onions and tomatoes, and then baked until perfection.
5. Culture.
The island of Curacao is a multicultural place that has a varied history. Citizens of Curacao carry a Dutch passport, but from the native Arawak people to the Spanish, Portuguese, and Jewish peoples, there have been a lot of influences on this island. Its close proximity to South America also adds to its diversity.
Curacao is a place that every traveler needs to consider. It is a beautiful island that has as much to offer travelers as any of the other more popular island destinations. Maybe the fact that this island flies under the radar of many Caribbean travelers can be another reason as to why it is such a great place. Happy travels!
I will be linking some cruises that go to Curacao. All inclusives are another great option to spend a week on the island as well. Please give us a call when you ready to book. I would love to tell you more about this hidden gem.
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Wendy Montebello
949-681-8092
www.montebello.vacations
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